What is a pro or con of living in Silver Spring, Marylandcompared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

Childcare is 67% more expensive in Silver Spring.

What salary do I need to live in Silver Spring, Maryland copmared to Alpharetta, Georgia?

A salary of $90,000 in Alpharetta, Georgia should increase to $93,207 in Silver Spring, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALPHARETTA vs. SILVER SPRING
Cost of Living Comparison

Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 3.6% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $93,207 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
67% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD

Compared to Alpharetta, Silver Spring is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.5% higher

Commute

16.7% higher

Health

12.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Silver Spring, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alpharetta, GA vs. Silver Spring, MD

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